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India's rural mobile phone base slips further

India's rural mobile phone base slips further

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

According to telcos and analysts, this is due to SIM consolidation happening after the minimum recharge plans were implemented by incumbents.

Unusual monsoon pics: Trying to take cover

Unusual monsoon pics: Trying to take cover

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Column: Rebuilding Mumbai for the 21st century

Column: Rebuilding Mumbai for the 21st century

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Mumbai does not need to be - de-congested - it needs to redeploy its eastern seaboard.

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

A mentor doesn't have to be someone more senior than you, but that isn't the case with a sponsor.

Unusual summer pics: Casting for fish!

Unusual summer pics: Casting for fish!

Rediff.com26 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Unusual summer pics: A single diamond drop!

Rediff.com14 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Unusual summer pics: A siesta in the tub!

Unusual summer pics: A siesta in the tub!

Rediff.com11 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Why Indian slums are not places of hopelessness

Why Indian slums are not places of hopelessness

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Redevelopment schemes take a static view of slums, whereas they are really evolving ecosystems, says Sanjeev Sanyal.

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

Gold drops below Rs 27K-level on global cues, low demand

Gold drops below Rs 27K-level on global cues, low demand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Gold prices on Thursday fell by Rs 180 to trade at Rs 26,870 per 10 grams at the bullion market.

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The review will not only present data, trends but also list out the achievements of the Narendra Modi government

Sai Dutt, Sikky Reddy oust seeded rivals

Sai Dutt, Sikky Reddy oust seeded rivals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Top junior shuttlers Guru Sai Dutt and Sikky Reddy ousted seeded rivals to enter the men's and women's singles quarter finals of the 1st Tata Open Prize Money All India Badminton tournament on Tuesday.

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is not that we took the decision out of some vengeance.' ' 'It was not that we dropped someone because we had some enmity with him.'

'Anyone opposing Mamata is arrested or tagged a Maoist'

'Anyone opposing Mamata is arrested or tagged a Maoist'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

In a candid conversation Indrani Mitra, educationist Sunanda Sanyal explains why many intellectuals like him are disillusioned with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. 'I have heard it's the most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come together), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian.'

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Ratan Tata invests in specialty tea firm Teabox

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Tata Sons' chairman emeritus has been aggressively investing in start-ups, ranging from e-commerce firms to cab aggregators

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

Strong start by Indian shuttlers

Strong start by Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

All but one of its players entered the third round in the Asian Junior Badminton Championships' singles.

Vote: Predict The Stage winner!

Vote: Predict The Stage winner!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Have YOUR say!

Kashyap, Saina emerge best

Kashyap, Saina emerge best

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The Andhra players respectively won the boys and girls' singles crowns in the National Junior Open badminton championships.

Retail sector attracts top CEOs

Retail sector attracts top CEOs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Old laptop batteries could power slums in India: Study

Old laptop batteries could power slums in India: Study

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

According to researchers at IBM India, many of the estimated 50 million lithium-ion laptop batteries discarded every year could provide electricity storage sufficient to light homes in developing countries.

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, pitting Kumar Vishwas from Amethi, Rahul Gandhi's seat, and former banker Meera Sanyal and social activist Medha Patkar from Mumbai.

PIL guns for NRI grooms

PIL guns for NRI grooms

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

AP police nab top Maoist leader

AP police nab top Maoist leader

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our boys are very patriotic.' 'They say Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Hind in front of the Chinese.' 'We have never accepted their claims, we are Indians and proud to be Indians.'

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'China has gone too long as a rogue power, trashing international norms, agreements, and treaties as if they were not the paper they were written on.' 'The ill-advised attack on Ladakh may be the beginning of the end of that nonsense,' advocates Rajeev Srinivasan.

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Amazed by the mental strength that Virender Sehwag exhibited in his prime, former Australian captain Ian Chappell said he would miss the just-retired Indian swashbuckler, who could well have continued but only if he sacrificed his natural game.

An 'unapologetic' author, who didn't write to 'please an audience'

An 'unapologetic' author, who didn't write to 'please an audience'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul's views against the commonplace perception towards colonised countries and their people were not the only thing controversial about the famed author.

Bahutule to lead India 'A' against Pakistan

Bahutule to lead India 'A' against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2005

The Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain has been handed the reigns as Dinesh Mongia, who was named skipper earlier, will be leading Punjab in the Ranji Trophy final against Railways.

PIX: Aishwarya starts working on Jazbaa

PIX: Aishwarya starts working on Jazbaa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets ready for her movie comeback.

Ganguly to lead East Zone

Ganguly to lead East Zone

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

The Indian captain will lead a 15-member East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy match against North Zone.

Shorts: Srikanth, Sourabh in Syed Modi Intl. last 8

Shorts: Srikanth, Sourabh in Syed Modi Intl. last 8

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Bengal whip Railways to enter semis

Bengal whip Railways to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Bengal registered a thumping seven-wicket victory over Railways in the quarter finals of the Ranji Inter State One-Day knock-out tournament.

Petrol pumps withdraw strike over daily price revision

Petrol pumps withdraw strike over daily price revision

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new timing of the price change was agreeable to the dealers and so daily price revision will be implemented from June 16

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

Innings victory for East Zone

Innings victory for East Zone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

East Zone defeated Bangladesh XI by an innings and 149 runs in their Duleep Trophy match in Nagpur.

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Army targets Naga insurgents in terror ops along Myanmar border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

According to a statement by the Eastern Command, a column of the Indian Army operating along Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang about 4.45 am.